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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.03, 830.37 and 245.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.03, 830.37 and 245.22 is: 367.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.03 : 830.37 = 245.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.03/830.37 = 245.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.03x = 830.37 × 245.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.03x = 203,623.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,623.33/554.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.53

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